As with any profession, being a church organist is a very rewarding job, but can also leave you feeling
exhausted at times. It takes a great deal of dedication to be able to practice week after week, in
preparation to play the organ during church services every Sunday morning, often without enough
recognition or acknowledgment. But this profession is essential to the church and truly makes
congregations come alive during worship. If you are a church organist who has ever felt
under-appreciated, look no further than these 10 inspiring quotes, which will remind you of the reason
you love what you do and spark your passion for playing the organ.
1. “If you are called upon to play a church service, it is a greater honor than if you were to play a
concert on the finest organ in the world… Thank God each time when you are privileged to sit
before the organ console and assist in the worship of the Almighty.” – Albert Schweitzer
2. “The Church knew what the psalmist knew: Music praises God. Music is well or better
able to praise him than the building of the church and all its decoration; it is the
Church’s greatest ornament.” – Igor Stravinsky
3. “Where there is devotional music, God is always at hand with His gracious presence.” – J.S. Bach
4. “Music is God’s gift to man, the only art of Heaven given to earth, the only art of earth we take
to Heaven.” – J.S. Bach
5. “Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of
the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.” – Martin Luther
6. “There is nothing in the world so much like prayer as music is.” – William P. Merrill
7. “There is nothing to playing the organ. You only have to hit the right notes at the right time and
the instrument plays itself.” – Johann Sebastian Bach
8. “Organ playing is the manifestation of a will filled with the vision of eternity. “ – Charles Marie Widor
9. “To my eyes and ears the organ will ever be the King of Instruments.” – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
10. “Listen, and for organ music thou wilt ever, as of old, hear the Morning Stars sing together.” – Thomas Carlyle
